Name: Edwin van der Sar

Nationality: Netherlands (Dutch)

Position: Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 29 October 1970

Place of Birth: Voorhout, Netherlands

Club Career (selected clubs):

• AFC Ajax (Netherlands) — Youth club and senior spells: began at Ajax youth, made senior debut in early 1990s; key first-team goalkeeper during the mid-1990s and part of the highly successful Ajax side that won the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. Returned to Ajax later in his career before moving on to other clubs.
• Juventus (Italy) — Transferred after initial Ajax spell; played in Serie A.
• Fulham (England) — Established himself in the Premier League.
• Manchester United (England) — Finished his club career with Manchester United, winning multiple Premier League titles and the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League.

International Career:

• Netherlands national team — Long-serving goalkeeper with over 100 caps; represented the Netherlands at multiple major tournaments including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.

Notable Achievements:

• UEFA Champions League winner with Ajax (1994–95) and with Manchester United (2007–08).
• Multiple domestic league titles (Eredivisie with Ajax; Premier League with Manchester United).
• Renowned as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation — praised for shot-stopping, leadership, distribution, and longevity.
• Over 1,000 professional matches across club and country in a long career spanning the 1990s and 2000s.

After Retirement:

• Returned to Ajax in an executive role, serving as chief executive (CEO) and contributing to the club's off-field development and strategy.

Legacy: Edwin van der Sar is widely regarded as a legendary Dutch goalkeeper who combined elite goalkeeping ability with calm leadership. His career is notable for success at both club and international level and for a remarkably long period at the top of the game.